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Fierce competition, narrow offerings stymie Malaysia’s digibank sector
Fierce competition, narrow offerings stymie Malaysia’s digibank sector
Of the five digital banks granted licences, only three have begun operations; the other two have yet to launch their services[KUALA LUMPUR] Digital banks, once hailed as the next...
Europe: Stocks rise on rate cut hopes, healthcare sector hits record high
Europe: Stocks rise on rate cut hopes, healthcare sector hits record high
EUROPE’S main stock index climbed on Thursday, with healthcare and retail stocks leading the charge, while investors cheered growing prospects of interest rate cuts by major central banks and sifted through...
China’s real estate woes weigh down S-Reits, but retail sector could be bright spot
China’s real estate woes weigh down S-Reits, but retail sector could be bright spot
Rental reversions in the segment are starting to turn positive amid a recovery in consumer spendingSINGAPORE-LISTED real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with exposure to China will continue to see...
Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
SEVERAL manufacturing companies that serve the technology industry delivered disappointing results last week, underscoring the fragility of the semiconductor sector’s recovery.The most dramatic earnings decline came from AEM Holdings, which...
Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
Latest semiconductor results show that the sector is still stumbling
SEVERAL manufacturing companies that serve the technology industry delivered disappointing results last week, underscoring the fragility of the semiconductor sector’s recovery.The most dramatic earnings decline came from AEM Holdings, which...
Global banks’ tech revival sparks hope for US4 billion Indian IT sector
Global banks’ tech revival sparks hope for US$254 billion Indian IT sector
GLOBAL banks have started reviving the technology projects they put on ice in 2023, raising hopes for the US$254 billion Indian IT sector that makes about a third of...
Keppel’s unit enters JV to manage cooling sector in Thailand
Keppel’s unit enters JV to manage cooling sector in Thailand
This includes the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the systems within the countryKEPPEL Infrastructure Holdings, through its unit Keppel EaaS in Thailand (KET), has entered into a joint venture...
Keppel unit enters JV to manage cooling sector in Thailand
Keppel unit enters JV to manage cooling sector in Thailand
KEPPEL Infrastructure Holdings, through its unit Keppel EaaS in Thailand (KET), has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Combined Heat and Power Producing (CHPP) for the provision of comprehensive...
Taiwan stocks fall by record 8.4% on tech sector fears
Taiwan stocks fall by record 8.4% on tech sector fears
TAIWAN stocks ended down 8.4 per cent on Monday (Aug 5), a record slump, with tech stocks including TSMC plunging as investors sold off one of Asia’s top-performing markets...
Communication Services, a formerly stodgy sector, is now rivalling Tech
Communication Services, a formerly stodgy sector, is now rivalling Tech
The sector’s odd mix of Tech-adjacent firms and old telecommunications players tells a tale of diverging industriesWHAT is 2024’s top-performing global sector? With AI hype and hope dominating, you...